To replace SPA FROG
®
cartridges, follow these steps:
Turn off power to the spa.
1.
Unscrew SPA FROG cap on top edge of spa.
2.
Turn handle counter-clockwise.
3.
Lift cartridge holder up and out of spa.
4.
Turn top cap of mineral cartridge to setting #6. (The mineral cartridge should last 4 months.) Turn top cap of bromine cartridge to setting #7.
5.
NOTE:
Adjust bromine cartridge setting down by one setting each day until a residual of 1.0 - 2.0 ppm level of bromine is established. (The bromine cartridge
should last 2 - 4 weeks.)
Snap bromine cartridge in at bottom of holder and mineral cartridge on top.
6.
NOTE:
It is important that the bromine cartridge is on bottom; otherwise, the bromine cartridge could be dispensed prematurely.
Reinstall cartridge holder into spa, push down, and twist clockwise.
7.
Replace SPA FROG cap.
8.
Reconnect power to the spa.
9.
WARNING:
High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall to the recommended range before
using the spa.
FOllOwINg ThE SPA FROg SANITIzER ROUTINE
During the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer residual daily in order to establish the correct setting on cartridges for User Load and Usage Time versus
Sanitizer Needed.
• The User Load of the spa is the number of times anyone enters the spa.
• The Usage Time is simply the amount of time a user spends in the spa.
• Sanitizer Needed is the amount needed to accommodate the number of users and their combined usage time.
For example, two spa users who regularly use the spa once an evening for twenty minutes create a specific and somewhat consistent demand on the sanitizer. During
the first month of ownership, these two users can determine exactly how much sanitizer to use in order to maintain the proper residual. If, at any time, the user load and/
or usage pattern changes dramatically (i.e. invited guests), the amount and frequency of sanitizer required increases dramatically.
The greater the usage time, or the bather load, the faster the residual value is diminished.
bROMINE
A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as bromine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water. If you are using the SPA FROG system, the recommended bromine
level for your spa water is 1.0 - 2.0 ppm. If you are not using the SPA FROG system, your bromine level should be between 3.0 - 5.0 ppm.
NOTE:
For Canada, if you are only using the bromine cartridge, your bromine levels should be between 3.0 - 5.0 ppm.
B. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of granulated bromine for sanitizing the water. Granulated bromine is preferred because it is totally soluble,
dissolves quickly and is nearly pH neutral.
C. Maintaining the proper level of bromine during use is extremely important.
D. If the bromine level is too low, bacteria and viruses can grow rapidly in the warm water.
E. If the bromine level is too high, the water can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin.
Simply allow some time to pass in order for the bromine to
dissipate.
F. When the bromine level is within the recommended range, the spa is ready to be enjoyed.
dO’S ANd dON’TS
DO check your bromine chemical level prior to each use.
•
DO chenage the SPA FROG mineral cartridge every 4 months.
•
DO test Total Alkalinity and pH weekly.
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DO use Monarch MPS or MPS+ non-chlorine (monpersulfate) oxidizer for spa only.
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DO store all chemicals in a tightly sealed contriner in a cool, dry place.
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DON'T use sodium bromide or biguanides. These are an active sanitizer and will combine with the silver ions to
•
inactivate them.
DON'T use a water clarifier; Clarifiers will cause the spa water to become cloudy.
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DON'T use the Monarch silver cartridge with SPA FROG.
•
ChlORINE (SOdIUM dIChlOR)
A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as chlorine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water. The Free Available Chlorine
(FAC) is a measure of the amount of unused chlorine available to sanitize the spa. The recommended FAC for your spa
water is 3.0-5.0 ppm.
B. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of sodium dichlor type granulated chlorine for sanitizing the water.
Sodium dichlor is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly and is nearly pH neutral.
C. Maintaining the proper level of chlorine during use is extremely important.
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